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Executive Chef Michelin-trained

New Day Executive Search

Executive Chef Opportunity

A respected hospitality group is seeking an accomplished executive chef to lead the culinary program at a premier dinner and weekend brunch destination. This is an opportunity to bring your Michelin-level talent and passion for excellence to a vibrant, guest-focused environment backed by an engaged, growth-minded ownership group.

Executive Chef Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Growth opportunity with an established and expanding hospitality group
  • Collaborative ownership team that values culinary creativity and operational excellence

Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications

  • Michelin-starred or Michelin-trained culinary background, or experience in similarly acclaimed fine dining restaurants
  • Proven success leading high-volume dinner service and upscale weekend brunch operations while maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency
  • Expertise in kitchen organization, systems, prep management, scheduling, inventory control, food costing, purchasing, and labor management
  • Demonstrated leadership managing teams of culinary professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and respect
  • Hands-on leader with strong financial acumen, including P&L responsibility, recipe costing, waste reduction, and achieving profitability targets
  • Extensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
  • Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure while executing flawless service during peak volume

Executive Chef Preferred Background & Skills

  • Strong culinary pedigree with a passion for seasonal ingredients, elevated presentation, and continuous innovation
  • Ownership mentality with outstanding communication skills and the ability to partner with restaurant leadership while mentoring the next generation of chefs

Executive Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Guide all aspects of dinner and weekend brunch service, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction
  • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing culinary team, emphasizing discipline and organization
  • Direct kitchen operations, including prep, scheduling, purchasing, inventory controls, and food costing
  • Collaborate with ownership and leadership to drive menu innovation, operational efficiency, and financial performance
  • Maintain rigorous standards for cleanliness, safety, and compliance with health regulations
  • Foster an inclusive, respectful culture committed to excellence and professional growth
New Day Executive Search
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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